ALONG THE PATH OF STONES

I meant to bring you flowers
But brought you joy instead.
I listened to my heart
And not the voice inside my head.

Flowers lose their beauty
And wilt in several days
So, I feel it is my duty
To show my love in other ways.

That you would be a mother
Was written in the stars
And a baby like no other
Was destined to be ours.

That we would be her parents
And cherish Angel's heart
Was stenciled in the book of time
Before her life could start.

We had to take the journey
Along the path of stones
Feeling all the little bumps
And the aching in our bones.

So we would know how precious
Was the gift that we received.
Ever thankful for the blessing.
Of the miracle we conceived.

Today I sing your praises
And give thanks for answered prayers.
I re-dedicate my love to you
And cover you in layers.

I love you for the perfect parts
And all your imperfection.
You've filled my life with purpose
And given me direction.

I celebrate my love for you
On this very special day
The first of many days to come
So I'll take the time to say.

If I could start this over,
I wouldn't change a thing.
I'd choose the path of stones again.
And have you wear my ring.

I'll hold your hand and comfort you
Until the day we breathe our last.
Fated to our destiny
In the future and the past.

I pledge to be your soldier
And the Knight who leads the way.
I kneel and bow in honor
Of your maiden Mother's Day.

RMB, OD
5/13/12

For my beautiful wife on her first Mother's Day.